Bridge #131B, showing abutments and falsework, Chester, Massachusetts, 8019-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1925

GUSN

GUSN-383756

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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
Glass plate negatives
Chester
Bridge #131B, showing abutments and falsework, Chester, Massachusetts, 8019-B
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Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920
- Glass plate negatives
  - Chester

Description

The image shows Bridge #131B in Chester, Massachusetts, featuring its abutments and falsework. The bridge structure includes large stone blocks forming the abutments and wooden framework beneath the bridge decking. There is water and rocky terrain visible below the bridge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

railroads
rolling stock
trains (vehicle groupings)
bridges (built works)
abutments
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP012658
B-Series negative 8019-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Reference Code

PC015.002.190.8019-B

Places

Chester (Hampden County, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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